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Volkswagen Passat (2018) vs. Kia Optima (2020) Specs

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2018 Volkswagen Passat and 2020 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2018 2020  
Model Volkswagen Passat Kia Optima  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
206 kW@6200
350 Nm@2500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
183 kW@6000
353 Nm@1350
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,804 mm 2,804 mm 0 mm
Length 4,867 mm 4,854 mm 0 mm
Width 1,834 mm 1,859 mm 0 mm
Height 1,486 mm 1,466 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,620 kg 1,614 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 70 L 0 L
Headroom, Row 1 973 mm 1,011 mm 972 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,445 mm 1,476 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,422 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,077 mm 1,156 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 960 mm 960 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,448 mm 1,433 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,422 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 993 mm 904 mm 89 mm
Total Legroom 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 450 L 450 L 0 L

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